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2
capitalized
[from a dance with shaking movements performed as part of worship]
: a member of a millenarian sect originating in England in 1747 and practicing celibacy and an ascetic communal life
Shaker
adjective
Examples of shaker in a Sentence
a member of the Shakers
Recent Examples on the Web
Then spoon extra foam from the shaker into the glass.
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Rishon Hanners, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
Vigorously shake the bitters, vinegar, syrup, vermouth, bourbon and ice cubes in a cocktail shaker.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
When Father's Day rolls around, our shakers steer over to whiskey, tequilas, and classic cocktail recipes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024
There was buildup on a milk shaker mixer, according to the report.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
Combine Mozart Chocolate Cream Liqueur and vodka in a shaker with ice and shake until cold.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
But this counts every handshake twice — once from each shaker’s perspective — so the actual number of handshakes is $latex \frac{90}{2} = 45$.
—Patrick Honner, Quanta Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
To create it, combine a small bit of vermouth, four ounces of gin, and one large ice cube in a shaker.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2024
Patrons don’t seem to mind whether their next drink comes from a shaker or a spout.
—Kate Bernot, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
Rishon Hanners, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
Vigorously shake the bitters, vinegar, syrup, vermouth, bourbon and ice cubes in a cocktail shaker.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
When Father's Day rolls around, our shakers steer over to whiskey, tequilas, and classic cocktail recipes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024
There was buildup on a milk shaker mixer, according to the report.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
Combine Mozart Chocolate Cream Liqueur and vodka in a shaker with ice and shake until cold.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
But this counts every handshake twice — once from each shaker’s perspective — so the actual number of handshakes is $latex \frac{90}{2} = 45$.
—Patrick Honner, Quanta Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
To create it, combine a small bit of vermouth, four ounces of gin, and one large ice cube in a shaker.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2024
Patrons don’t seem to mind whether their next drink comes from a shaker or a spout.
—Kate Bernot, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
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shaker
noun
shak·er
ˈshā-kər 
1
: a utensil or machine used in shaking
2
capitalized
: a member of a religious group originating in England and practicing a communal life
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